Hadleigh, Suffolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hadleigh, Suffolk.
Suffolk · England · Town
Planning applications in Hadleigh are administered by Babergh District Council. View the full Babergh District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hadleigh
Hadleigh is a historic market town and civil parish located in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, nestled alongside the River Brett between Sudbury and Ipswich. With a population of 8,253 recorded in the 2011 census, the town has a rich heritage that may influence local planning applications and development proposals. Notably, Hadleigh served as the headquarters for Babergh District Council until 2017, highlighting its importance within the region.
Population: 8,745 (2021)
District: Babergh
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £283,161 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Babergh
- Parliamentary constituency: South Suffolk
- LSOA: Babergh 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hadleigh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hadleigh.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Hadleigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
60 planning applications found near Hadleigh.
- - Pound House Pound Lane Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5EQ
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Coppice 1 No. Sycamore (G001) to hedge height, Reduce overhang to the houses on 1 No. group of trees (A001, T011 and T012) by up to 5m, Fell 1 N
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 73 - 75 High Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5DY
Application for consent to display an Advertisement(s) - Non-illuminated lettering and a non-illuminated projection sign panel
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Layham Road Hadleigh IP7 5EB
Notification of Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - various species - Fell dead and declining ivy covered trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - Corks Lane Hadleigh Suffolk
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - T281 declining Beech - section dismantle to near ground level. T291 Maple - fell to ground level. T321 dead Mountain Ash - fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - St Marys Churchyard Church Walk Hadleigh Suffolk IP7 5ED
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - T152 Holly - raise to 2.5m over footpath
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - Bridge St Allotments Corks Lane IP7 6DB
Notification of works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Coppice 1 No. Crack Willow (T165) to 1m stump
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 14A High Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5AP
Application for Listed Building Consent - Erection of a first floor rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 14A High Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5AP
Full Planning Application - Erection of a first floor rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - The George 52 High Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5AL
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/05135 - Conditions 5 (Construction Management Plan) and 7 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - Old Babergh District Council Offices Corks Lane Hadleigh Suffolk
Application for Listed Building Consent - Re-roofing of the south facing roof; Replacement of main entrance door
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 7 Queens Row Magdalen Road Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5AD
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - T1 - Purple Leaf Plum - Pollard to approx. 8 - 9ft.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Hardy House 32 Benton Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5AT
Notification of works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Reduce 1 No. Pear and 3 No. Conifer (G1) by 1m, Reduce 1 No. Beech (T1) by 2m, Fell 1 No. Willow (T2) and reduce new growth on 1 No. Beech (T3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Wheatsheaf House 4 High Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5AP
Notification for Works to Trees in a Conservation Area - Fell the following tree: T1 Lime, T2 Lime, T3 Ash, T4 Sycamore, T5 Cotoneaster and T6 Hazel and some small shrubs in between the trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 6 Church Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5DU
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/01939 - Condition 4 (Cycle Parking)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 6 Church Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5DU
Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/25/01940 - Condition 3 (Fenestration), 4 (Blocked Doorways), 5 (Balustrade and Spindles), 8 (Infill Floor Structure), 9 (Flooring Build up), 11 (Mechanical V
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Edge Hall 2 High Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5AP
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - T001 Reduce and shape the crown by 25% (up to 1.5m). T002 Reduce and shape the upper crown by 25% (up to 1.5m). T003 Remove 1x lower branch over
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Bowlers Croft Housing Development Corks Lane Hadleigh
Application for Consent to display an Advertisement(s) - Erection of 1No non illuminated post mounted sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 14A High Street Hadleigh IP7 5AP
Application for Listed Building Consent. Replacement of 6no timber sash windows on front elevation first and second floor.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 28 George Street Hadleigh Ipswich Suffolk IP7 5BE
Application for works to trees in a Conservation Area - T1 Elder take down to stump level. T2 Laurel reduce to 1 meter in height. T3 Scots Pine Remove 5 lower branches back to the trunk. The Pine is g
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Meadows Way Hadleigh
Development of a Statutory Undertaker - Erection of 2 No. 9m pole
Status: Permitted | Council: Babergh Mid Suffolk | Date: 2026-03-25
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A brief summary of Hadleigh in Suffolk
Hadleigh is a historic market town and civil parish located in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, nestled alongside the River Brett between Sudbury and Ipswich. With a population of 8,253 recorded in the 2011 census, the town has a rich heritage that may influence local planning applications and development proposals. Notably, Hadleigh served as the headquarters for Babergh District Council until 2017, highlighting its importance within the region. The Town has a population of approximately 8,745 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Babergh district.
Property prices in Hadleigh show an average sale price of £283,161, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hadleigh a particularly low-crime area.
Hadleigh has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hadleigh. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hadleigh includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hadleigh planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Hadleigh
In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Hadleigh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hadleigh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hadleigh were tree works (18), listed building and heritage (15), full planning applications (14). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 7 medium-scale applications, 61 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 32 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 37 applications
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